Saddle Brown DE5264 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AF7B57, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cappuccino Muffin from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF7B57 · DE5264
Saddle Brown
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Saddle Brown Technical Profile
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Saddle Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saddle Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSaddle Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCappuccino Muffin
Cappuccino Muffin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coronation
Behr
Nearly identical
Chamois Shirt
Vista Paint
Very similar
Desert Varnish
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Semolina
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
PPG
Very similar
Smokey Topaz
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Caramel Toffee
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saddle Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saddle Brown
#AF7B57
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAB83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saddle Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saddle Brown Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Saddle Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Saddle Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saddle Brown have?
Saddle Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Saddle Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saddle Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saddle Brown are Cappuccino Muffin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coronation by Behr (a near-identical match), Chamois Shirt by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Saddle Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Saddle Brown?
Saddle Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Saddle Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.